Category Archives: Local News
Salem Police release more information on arrest of St. Peter woman on drug and weapons charge
Salem Police say the arrest of a 23-year-old St. Peter woman on drug and weapons charges started as a complaint early Monday night of a woman allegedly waving a handgun in the 1000 block of North Howa...
Jul 21, 2021
Iuka Grade School approves Back to School Plan
The Iuka Grade School Board has approved its Back to School Plan. Superintendent Sam Alli says they will follow CDC guidance and recommend all non-fully vaccinated persons to wear masks. However, it w...
Jul 21, 2021
Sandoval names new athletic director and head boys basketball coach
The Sandoval School Board has named Tyler Mitchell as its new athletic director and head boys basketball coach. Mitchell was hired as a teacher last month. Mitchell will replace Nathan Mayberry who re...
Jul 21, 2021 Sandoval Junior-Senior High School. Photo from District website.
Sandoval Village Board awards contract for construction of new water tower
The Sandoval Village Board has approved a $1.2-million bid for the construction of a new water tower. Mayor Pam Gelsinger says the rising cost of steel increased the cost from the estimated cost of $8...
Jul 21, 2021
Police Beat for Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
Salem Police arrested a 23-year-old Cisne man for possession of a controlled substance after allegedly finding him parked in the Nature Trail afterhours. Joshua Beck was taken to the Marion County Jai...
Jul 21, 2021
Marion County Board passes ordinance to fine those with excessive dogs running at large complaints
The Marion County Board has passed an ordinance to fine residents in rural parts of the county for excessive complaints of dogs running at large. The vote came after State's Attorney Tim Hudspeth told...
Jul 20, 2021 Marliese Streefland / Unsplash
Salem High School Board moves forward with $10-million renovation project
The Salem Community High School Board took another step forward on a $10-million renovation project next summer. Superintendent Dr. Brad Detering says the resolution to issue new working cash bonds is...
Jul 20, 2021
Salem City Council to seek proposals for company to handle bond refinancing
The Salem City Council Monday night instructed Finance Director Kellie Barrow to seek proposals for bond counsel to represent the city in the refinancing of bonds on the Aquatic Center and Waste Water...
Jul 20, 2021
Centralia Police break up a burglary in progress
Centralia Police arrested a 37-year-old Centralia man when breaking a burglary in progress early Tuesday morning. Police Chief Greg Dodson says Joshua Boyce of Condit Street was found hiding in the bu...
Jul 20, 2021
Police Beat for Tuesday, July 20th, 2021
Salem Police have arrested a 23-year-old Hailey Sarchet of North 1625th Street in St. Peter for manufacture or delivery of 30 to 500 grams of cannabis and unlawful possession of a firearm. She was tak...
Jul 20, 2021
